StarNovelChapter 1399
"Fantastic!" Aunt Eunice beamed, her smile so wide it looked like her face might split in two. “Then, | won't hold back. Oh, I'm just
so fond of you!"
Realizing she might have gotten a tad too excited, especially with Martin and Serena around, Eunice cleared her throat and
regained her composure. "Now, my dear nephews-in-law, you haven't told me, what was the misunderstanding about? And what's
this | hear about a scuffle right on your own doorstep?"
Romeos piercing gaze shifted to Martin.
“Before we delve into that; Martin began, with a hint of hesitation, “may | be so bold as to ask who this is?" His eyes moved to
Arabella.
Eunice's eyes widened in surprise, glancing between Martin and Serena in confusion. “What's the matter?
Serena, haven't you introduced your sister to your boyfriend?"
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Serena's face drained of color, the inevitable confrontation she dreaded was unfolding before her.
She attempted a reassuring smile, but it faltered and failed. Eunice immediately sensed something was amiss.
"This is Arabella, the Collins family's prized gem, my very own niece,” Eunice introduced with a touch of pride.
At the mention of “niece,” Martin looked startled, his gaze lingering thoughtfully.
“Eighteen years ago, there was a mix-up at the hospital when it caught fire. Louisa took the wrong child home, mistaking Serena
for Bella."
Martin turned to look at the girl beside him, bewildered as to why she never mentioned any of this.
“Bella was found just six months ago. Since Serena's parents were nowhere to be found, the Collins family took her in. Since then,
Bella has been considered the elder sister, and she, the younger."
Serena's pride and self-respect crumbled as Eunice narrated the tale, leaving her utterly defeated.
She could feel Martin's astonished and incredulous gaze on her, but she dared not meet his eyes.
Was Martin now weighing whether a girl of such humble origins was worth staying with?
The Cooper family might not match the McMillians’ status, but they were head and shoulders above the average family.
If she couldn't even hold on to Martin's heart...
What hope did she have of securing the affections of any wealthy suitor with her lowly beginnings?
"So, the engagement has been transferred to Arabella, the elder sister"
Serena's forced use of "sister" meant Martin too had to afford the srespect, but his tone revealed his shock.
Serena had never mentioned any of this before!
Romeo, who had been silent across the table, finally spoke up. "Before Bella returned to this household, my encounters with
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSerena were few and far between. | originally chere to call off our engagement, but upon seeing Bella, and recalling our past
connection, | realized my fondness for her. That's the only reason the engagement between our families wasn't terminated."
Eunice was taken aback by this revelation. Romeo was ready to disregard years of family friendship over the engagement to
Serena.
It was clear proof that he harbored no romantic feelings for Serena!
From the beginning, he genuinely did not care for her!
Martin was again so shocked he found himself speechless, staring at the girl beside him, unable to reconcile the image she had
painted of Romeo's affections with reality.
Could it all have been lies?
"Serena, Martin is your boyfriend. How could you keep such matters from him?" Aunt Eunice chided from the head of the table.
"Aren't you two supposed to be the closest of confidants?"
Serena was at a loss, her mind a blank slate, unable to muster a single word in her defense.
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